Soccer-Hulk double lifts Atletico into joint top in Brazil

Gustavo Mosquito put Corinthians ahead with a well taken goal seven minutes before half time but a brace from Hulk in 63 and 87 minutes – the first a superb free kick – gave the visitors all three points. The victory extended Atletico's winning run to five games and lifted them level on points with Palmeiras, who play Atletico-GO on Sunday.

A second half double from former Brazil striker Hulk gave Atletico Mineiro a 2-1 win away at Corinthians on Saturday and lifted them into joint top spot in the Serie A. Gustavo Mosquito put Corinthians ahead with a well taken goal seven minutes before half time but a brace from Hulk in 63 and 87 minutes – the first a superb free kick – gave the visitors all three points.

The victory extended Atletico's winning run to five games and lifted them level on points with Palmeiras, who play Atletico-GO on Sunday. The result means Corinthians remain in 12th place in the 20-team league with 14 points from 12 games.